Convert carat to bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to bekan (Biblical Hebrew) [bekan (BH)], or Convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to carat.
How to Convert Carat to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
1 car, ct = 0.0350140056022409 bekan (BH)
Example: convert 15 car, ct to bekan (BH):
15 car, ct = 15 × 0.0350140056022409 bekan (BH) = 0.525210084033613 bekan (BH)
Carat to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
The bekan is a historical unit of weight used in Biblical Hebrew, typically measuring a small amount of mass, often associated with precious metals or weights in ancient times.
History/Origin
The bekan originates from ancient Israelite measurements and is referenced in biblical texts. It was used during the period of the Hebrew Bible to denote a standard weight, though its exact value varied over time and context.
Current Use
Today, the bekan is primarily of historical and scholarly interest, with no modern standardization or practical application in contemporary weight measurement systems.